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The baby name Edouard is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced French: /e.du.aʁ/; English approximation: /ˈɛd.wərd/ or /ˈɛd.wɑːrd/.

Edouard is French in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: French: /e.du.aʁ/; English approximation: /ˈɛd.wərd/ or /ˈɛd.wɑːrd/

What is the meaning of the name Edouard ?

The baby name Edouard is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced French: /e.du.aʁ/; English approximation: /ˈɛd.wərd/ or /ˈɛd.wɑːrd/.

Edouard is French in Origin.

Edouard is the French form of Edward, from Old English Ēadweard: ēad “wealth, prosperity” + weard “guardian,” yielding the meaning “guardian of riches” or “prosperous protector.” In French it’s commonly written Édouard, though the unaccented Edouard appears in international contexts. The name blends sturdy Anglo-Saxon roots with a polished Gallic profile.

Usage spread in medieval Europe through the veneration of Saint Edward the Confessor, keeping the name alive after the Norman Conquest; in Francophone countries it saw renewed favor in the 19th century, worn by figures like painter Édouard Manet and statesman Édouard Herriot. Cross-language variants include Edward (English, Polish), Eduard (German, Dutch, Czech/Slavic), Eduardo (Spanish/Portuguese), Edoardo (Italian), and Eduardas (Lithuanian); feminine counterparts are Edwina and Eduarda. Short forms and cognates include Ed, Eddie/Eddy, Ted/Teddy, and Ned in English, with Édouard remaining the formal French standard.

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Famous people with the name Edouard

Édouard Philippe Politician · Born 1970 · France Édouard Philippe is a French politician best known for serving as the Prime Minister of France from 2017 to 2020 under President Emmanuel Macron. Before becoming Prime Minister, he was the Mayor of Le Havre and a member of the National Assembly. Édouard Daladier Politician · Born 1884 · France Édouard Daladier was a prominent French politician best known for serving as the Prime Minister of France at the start of World War II. He played a key role in the signing of the Munich Agreement in 1938, which aimed to appease Nazi Germany. Daladier's leadership during this critical period in history remains a significant part of his legacy. Édouard Herriot Politician · Born 1872 · France Édouard Herriot was a French Radical politician best known for serving three times as Prime Minister of France during the Third Republic. He also served twice as President of the Chamber of Deputies and was the leader of the first Cartel des Gauches.
Édouard Balladur Politician · Born 1929 · France Édouard Balladur is best known for serving as Prime Minister of France from 1993 to 1995 under President François Mitterrand. A French politician, he also ran in the 1995 presidential election but finished in third place. Édouard Baer Actor · Born 1966 · France Édouard Baer is a French actor and director, best known for his role in the film 'Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra'. He has also appeared in 'The Taste of Others' and 'Molière'. Born in 1966, Baer has made significant contributions to French cinema and theater. Édouard Montoute Actor · Born 1970 · France Édouard Montoute is a French actor best known for playing Alain in the Taxi film series. He has also appeared in films like Taxi 2 and Taxi 3.

Edouard – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BF 0 #10 1 188
HT 0 #12 1 399
HT Girls 0 #22 2 950
BF Boys 0 #25 2 439
HT Boys 0 #27 8 903
BI Boys 0 #29 15 917
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
CM 0 #46 10 2,592
Canada Boys 2024 #57 444 2,588
LU 0 #57 10 2,830
JP 0 #74 4 4,057
Switzerland Boys 2024 #124 14 1,769
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
Belgium Boys 2024 #143 46 401
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
Sweden Boys 2015 #186 2 1,467
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Boys 0 #189 30 4,970
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
France Boys 2021 #192 242 2,865
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
CM Boys 0 #196 609 12,054
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
France Girls 1959 #269 3 1,148
GR Boys 0 #269 5 6,912
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
MU Boys 0 #289 69 8,477
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
MU Girls 0 #305 47 8,539
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
PT Boys 0 #374 8 7,951
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
SD Boys 0 #462 5 10,523
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
HK Boys 0 #517 11 12,905
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
CM Girls 0 #528 13 11,671
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
IL Boys 0 #598 10 10,983
CL Boys 0 #618 48 13,390
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
LB 0 #634 25 13,263
Finland Boys 2026 #675 8 3,552
SG Boys 0 #683 15 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
BR Boys 0 #777 9 12,213
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #860 6 13,765
EG Boys 0 #877 10 15,035
United States Boys 2024 #883 10 7,044
Spain Boys 0 #900 31 5,610
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
PE Boys 0 #921 6 14,506
NL Boys 0 #927 25 5,873
NG Boys 0 #940 12 16,906
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
MX Boys 0 #1,026 8 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,082 11 22,615
MA 0 #1,102 27 20,986
DZ 0 #1,162 15 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,164 15 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,404 68 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Edouard is popular in 65 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Belgium
Wallonia, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium

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People also ask about Edouard

Edouard is predominantly a boy's name.
Edouard is a 3 syllable name, pronounced French: /e.du.aʁ/; English approximation: /ˈɛd.wərd/ or /ˈɛd.wɑːrd/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Édouard, Edouard, Eduard, Edoardo, Eduardo and Edward.
Yes, very popular — Edouard ranked #57 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Edouard ranks highest in Canada (#57 in 2024).
Edouard's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #158 in 2011 to #192 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 6 notable people named Edouard are in our database, including Édouard Philippe (Politician), Édouard Daladier (Politician), Édouard Herriot (Politician).